Enrollment
716
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Chardon, OH
Chardon Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Chardon Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390471802790
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chardon Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Chardon · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- students per teacher
- 14.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Chardon Middle School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chardon Middle School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Chardon, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.9%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chardon Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chardon Middle School
Chardon Middle School is a lower-poverty, large elementary school in Chardon, Ohio, enrolling 716 students.
At 16.7:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 14.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 716 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 555 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #232.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 22/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 358 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 26.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Chardon's elementary schools, it stands alongside Munson Elementary School (238 students): Chardon Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.7:1 vs 17:1).
Chardon Local also operates Chardon High School (1,054 students) and Munson Elementary School (238 students) alongside Chardon Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Chardon Middle School compares
Chardon Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.7:1 | ▼ 8% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.9% | ▼ 53% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 716 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
716
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
14.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 45% in Ohio - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,402
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 358 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 39 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 88.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
Two or More 4.5%
African American 2.0%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 88.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 21.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.9, Chardon Middle School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chardon Local, which includes Chardon Middle School.
$14,402
Per student
-2%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 70.0%
State 19.2%
Federal 10.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Chardon Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chardon High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Munson Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Park Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chardon Early Learning Center | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chardon Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,054
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 238
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 224
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 219
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar elementary schools in Chardon
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~716 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Chardon Middle School
How many students attend Chardon Middle School?
Chardon Middle School has 716 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Chardon, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chardon Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chardon Middle School is 16.7:1, which is 8% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chardon Middle School?
14.9% of students at Chardon Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chardon Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Chardon Middle School is White at 88.1% of enrollment, in Chardon, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chardon Middle School?
Chardon Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Chardon Middle School rank among elementary schools in Chardon?
By Resource Investment Index, Chardon Middle School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Chardon, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Chardon on the city page.
Is Chardon Middle School a good school?
Chardon Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Chardon Local?
Besides Chardon Middle School, Chardon Local also operates Chardon High School (1,054 students), Munson Elementary School (238 students), and Park Elementary School (224 students). See the Chardon Local district page for the complete list.
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